Alkaloids of the hairy roots of Ipomoea batatas. Lam

AimTo study the alkaloid constituents of the hairy roots of Ipomoea batatas.Lam. MethodsChromatographic methods were used for isolation and purification. The structure was elucidated on the basis of spectral data. ResultsAn alkaloid was isolated from the hairy roots of Ipomoea batatas. ConclusionThe compound is a novel indole-type alkaloid, which is named as ipomine A.